Pickles & Olives Recipe
Make Pickles & Olives Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pickles
Olives
Method
Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Cucumbers
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Slice them into spears or rounds, depending on your preference.
- 2
- 3
Add Flavorings
Once the brine is boiling, add in the garlic cloves, dill weed, and black peppercorns. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Seal and Cool
Seal the jars with lids and let them cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pickles for at least 24 hours before consuming.
Olives
- 6
Combine the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the green olives and black olives.
- 7
Dress the Olives
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the olives. Sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
- 8
Toss to Combine
Gently toss the mixture until all olives are well coated with the dressing.
- 9
Refrigerate
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- 10
Serve
Serve the olives as a tangy side dish alongside the pickles or as a part of a charcuterie board.
